What was the name of the pioneering Korean warship generally recognised as the world’s first armoured ship?
Answer: The Geobukseon, or Turtle Ship. It was a type of large Korean warship that was used intermittently by the Royal Korean Navy during the Joseon dynasty from the early 15th century until the 19th century. Their most distinguishable feature was a dragon-shaped head at the bow that could launch cannon fire or flames from the mouth.
Source: The Cambridge History of Japan by John Whitney Hall
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